Evans announces run for House District 127

AUGUSTA, GA (WFXG) -

Diane Evans announced she will run for House District 127 Wednesday morning. Evans says she's ready to represent both Richmond and Jefferson counties hoping to improve bring back jobs to the area, improve successes in public schools and support military families and senior citizens.

"I'm not afraid to get out and say that we have to take a bold stand," Evans said. "When we look at our president, someone needs to take a stand in our communities, and I want to be that voice."

The Georgia general assembly seat was left open by State Representative Quincy Murphy who died early August. Murphy's widow, Diane Murphy announced her run for the seat, as well as Brian Prince who put in his bid Monday.

The special election will be held November 5. If necessary, a runoff election will be held December3.

The highly anticipated Solar Eclipse has just about everyone trying to get ready to see what some say is a once in a lifetime experience next Monday. If you're planning to watch it with friends or family, you know you must protect your eyes.

The highly anticipated Solar Eclipse has just about everyone trying to get ready to see what some say is a once in a lifetime experience next Monday. If you're planning to watch it with friends or family, you know you must protect your eyes.